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k a May Highlights and 2025 AoPS Online Class Information
jlacosta   0
May 1, 2025
May is an exciting month! National MATHCOUNTS is the second week of May in Washington D.C. and our Founder, Richard Rusczyk will be presenting a seminar, Preparing Strong Math Students for College and Careers, on May 11th.

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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
dcouchman   1
N Apr 5, 2023 by v_Enhance
Want to help AoPS remain a valuable Olympiad resource? Help us add contests to AoPS's Contest Collections.

Find instructions and a list of contests to add here: https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c40244h1064480_contests_to_add
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dcouchman
Sep 9, 2019
v_Enhance
Apr 5, 2023
k i Zero tolerance
ZetaX   49
N May 4, 2019 by NoDealsHere
Source: Use your common sense! (enough is enough)
Some users don't want to learn, some other simply ignore advises.
But please follow the following guideline:


To make it short: ALWAYS USE YOUR COMMON SENSE IF POSTING!
If you don't have common sense, don't post.


More specifically:

For new threads:


a) Good, meaningful title:
The title has to say what the problem is about in best way possible.
If that title occured already, it's definitely bad. And contest names aren't good either.
That's in fact a requirement for being able to search old problems.

Examples:
Bad titles:
- "Hard"/"Medium"/"Easy" (if you find it so cool how hard/easy it is, tell it in the post and use a title that tells us the problem)
- "Number Theory" (hey guy, guess why this forum's named that way¿ and is it the only such problem on earth¿)
- "Fibonacci" (there are millions of Fibonacci problems out there, all posted and named the same...)
- "Chinese TST 2003" (does this say anything about the problem¿)
Good titles:
- "On divisors of a³+2b³+4c³-6abc"
- "Number of solutions to x²+y²=6z²"
- "Fibonacci numbers are never squares"


b) Use search function:
Before posting a "new" problem spend at least two, better five, minutes to look if this problem was posted before. If it was, don't repost it. If you have anything important to say on topic, post it in one of the older threads.
If the thread is locked cause of this, use search function.

Update (by Amir Hossein). The best way to search for two keywords in AoPS is to input
[code]+"first keyword" +"second keyword"[/code]
so that any post containing both strings "first word" and "second form".


c) Good problem statement:
Some recent really bad post was:
[quote]$lim_{n\to 1}^{+\infty}\frac{1}{n}-lnn$[/quote]
It contains no question and no answer.
If you do this, too, you are on the best way to get your thread deleted. Write everything clearly, define where your variables come from (and define the "natural" numbers if used). Additionally read your post at least twice before submitting. After you sent it, read it again and use the Edit-Button if necessary to correct errors.


For answers to already existing threads:


d) Of any interest and with content:
Don't post things that are more trivial than completely obvious. For example, if the question is to solve $x^{3}+y^{3}=z^{3}$, do not answer with "$x=y=z=0$ is a solution" only. Either you post any kind of proof or at least something unexpected (like "$x=1337, y=481, z=42$ is the smallest solution). Someone that does not see that $x=y=z=0$ is a solution of the above without your post is completely wrong here, this is an IMO-level forum.
Similar, posting "I have solved this problem" but not posting anything else is not welcome; it even looks that you just want to show off what a genius you are.

e) Well written and checked answers:
Like c) for new threads, check your solutions at least twice for mistakes. And after sending, read it again and use the Edit-Button if necessary to correct errors.



To repeat it: ALWAYS USE YOUR COMMON SENSE IF POSTING!


Everything definitely out of range of common sense will be locked or deleted (exept for new users having less than about 42 posts, they are newbies and need/get some time to learn).

The above rules will be applied from next monday (5. march of 2007).
Feel free to discuss on this here.
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ZetaX
Feb 27, 2007
NoDealsHere
May 4, 2019
Combo resources
Fly_into_the_sky   2
N 37 minutes ago by Fly_into_the_sky
Ok so i never did combinatorics in my life :oops: and i am willing to be able to do P1/P4 combos (or even more)
So yeah how can i start from scratch?
Remark:i don't want compuational combo resources :noo:
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Fly_into_the_sky
Yesterday at 5:15 PM
Fly_into_the_sky
37 minutes ago
A very good problem
JetFire008   1
N 44 minutes ago by JetFire008
Source: Spain 1997 (as claimed by the internet)
There are $n$ identical cars on a circular track. Among all of them, they have just enough gas for one car to complete a lap. Show that there is a car that can complete a lap by collecting gas from the other cars on its way around
Read the bold line carefully as it is easy to misread the problem.
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JetFire008
an hour ago
JetFire008
44 minutes ago
P lies on BC
Melid   0
an hour ago
Source: own
In scalene triangle $ABC$, which doesn't have right angle, let $O$ be its circumcenter. Let $H_{1}$ and $H_{2}$ be orthocenters of triangle $ABO$ and $ACO$, respectively. Let $O_{1}$ be circumcenter of triangle $OH_{1}H_{2}$. If circle $ACO_{1}$ and circle $CH_{1}H_{2}$ intersect at $P$ for the second time, prove that $P$ lies on $BC$.
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Melid
an hour ago
0 replies
Polynomial functional equation
Fishheadtailbody   2
N an hour ago by Fishheadtailbody
Source: MACMO
$P(x)$ is a polynomial with real coefficients such that
\[ P(x)^2 - 1 = 4 P(x^2 - 4x + 1). \]Find $P(x)$.

fixed now
2 replies
Fishheadtailbody
Apr 18, 2025
Fishheadtailbody
an hour ago
Strange circles in an orthocenter config
VideoCake   2
N an hour ago by pi_quadrat_sechstel
Source: 2025 German MO, Round 4, Grade 12, P3
Let \(\overline{AD}\) and \(\overline{BE}\) be altitudes in an acute triangle \(ABC\) which meet at \(H\). Suppose that \(DE\) meets the circumcircle of \(ABC\) at \(P\) and \(Q\) such that \(P\) lies on the shorter arc of \(BC\) and \(Q\) lies on the shorter arc of \(CA\). Let \(AQ\) and \(BE\) meet at \(S\). Show that the circumcircles of \(BPE\) and \(QHS\) and the line \(PH\) concur.
2 replies
VideoCake
May 26, 2025
pi_quadrat_sechstel
an hour ago
Lines pass through a common point
April   5
N an hour ago by SatisfiedMagma
Source: Baltic Way 2008, Problem 18
Let $ AB$ be a diameter of a circle $ S$, and let $ L$ be the tangent at $ A$. Furthermore, let $ c$ be a fixed, positive real, and consider all pairs of points $ X$ and $ Y$ lying on $ L$, on opposite sides of $ A$, such that $ |AX|\cdot |AY| = c$. The lines $ BX$ and $ BY$ intersect $ S$ at points $ P$ and $ Q$, respectively. Show that all the lines $ PQ$ pass through a common point.
5 replies
April
Nov 23, 2008
SatisfiedMagma
an hour ago
Parameter and 4 variables
mihaig   1
N 2 hours ago by mihaig
Source: Own
Find the positive real constants $K$ such that
$$3\left(a^2+b^2+c^2+d^2\right)+4\left(abcd\right)^K\geq\left(a+b+c+d\right)^2$$for all $a,b,c,d\geq0$ satisfying $a+b+c+d\geq4.$
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mihaig
2 hours ago
mihaig
2 hours ago
How many friends can sit in that circle at most?
Arytva   0
2 hours ago

A group of friends sits in a ring. Each friend picks a different whole number and holds a stone marked with it. Then they pass their stone one seat to the right so everyone ends up with two stones: one they made and one they received. Now they notice something odd: if your original number is $x$, your right-neighbor’s is $y$, and the next person over is $z$, then for every trio in the circle they see

$$
x + z = (2 - x)\,y.
$$
They want as many friends as possible before this breaks (since all stones must stay distinct).

How many friends can sit in that circle at most?
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Arytva
2 hours ago
0 replies
Reflected point lies on radical axis
Mahdi_Mashayekhi   7
N 2 hours ago by amogususususus
Source: Iran 2025 second round P4
Given is an acute and scalene triangle $ABC$ with circumcenter $O$. $BO$ and $CO$ intersect the altitude from $A$ to $BC$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. $X$ is the circumcenter of triangle $OPQ$ and $O'$ is the reflection of $O$ over $BC$. $Y$ is the second intersection of circumcircles of triangles $BXP$ and $CXQ$. Show that $X,Y,O'$ are collinear.
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Mahdi_Mashayekhi
Apr 19, 2025
amogususususus
2 hours ago
Shortlist 2017/G3
fastlikearabbit   124
N 2 hours ago by ND_
Source: Shortlist 2017, Moldova TST 2018
Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute triangle $ABC$. Line $OA$ intersects the altitudes of $ABC$ through $B$ and $C$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. The altitudes meet at $H$. Prove that the circumcenter of triangle $PQH$ lies on a median of triangle $ABC$.
124 replies
fastlikearabbit
Jul 10, 2018
ND_
2 hours ago
Worst math problems
LXC007   50
N 5 hours ago by Yiyj
What is the most egregiously bad problem or solution you have encountered in school?
50 replies
LXC007
May 21, 2025
Yiyj
5 hours ago
Overly wordy problems
ZMB038   16
N 5 hours ago by Yiyj
Hey everyone, here we can post questions with way to many extraneous words, that are actually easy.
Try to solve the one above yours.
I'll start:
Click to reveal hidden text
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ZMB038
May 28, 2025
Yiyj
5 hours ago
Easy Probability Question (Optional Hardcore Question)
PikaVee   7
N 5 hours ago by PikaVee
(Thanks Random Stranger for the idea and I will be making it so it is extremely specific to your solution.)
We are playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and you are fighting a friend. You and your friend don't have any items at all and the pokemon does not have any held items. Your friend challenges you to a battle because he just said nah I'd win.

You two start the battle using only one Pokemon each which neither of you knows the type of the other. Luckily he had used a level 28 Squirtle and you had used a level 25 Pikachu. Surprisingly both of the Pokemon each have one HP. Your Pikachu has a move set of one single move of Thunder with 10/10 PP and has 1 HP because you forgot to go to the Pokemon center. Your Pikachu also has a bad IV stat in speed with 1/15 and the 252 EV speed stat of the Squirtle combined with a perfect IV stat in speed makes it so it guarantees to always out speed your move. To account for that he made his Squirtle have 1 HP on purpose for absolutely no reason.

After he saw what kind of moves you have and since that person was so cocky and confident that they decided to gamble all their moves with each having an equal chance of being used. Their Squirtle has a move set of Protect 10 PP which has 100% chance of being used and has has the success probability multiplied by 1/3 every time it is being used (Meaning the second time it is being used has a 33% chance of succeeding and a third time it will be 11%. This also ignores the rules of how the move is regularly used by making the 4th move 1/27 instead of it being a guaranteed fail and so on.), Tackle which has a 100% chance to hit having 10/35 PP , Water Gun which has a 100% chance of hitting with 10/25 and Rain Dance with 5/5 PP and 100% chance of being used. If the amount of PP reaches 0 it will be unavailable for the rest of the fight meaning that the probability for each other move to be used goes from 25% all the way to 33%.

For everyone who wants to solve the easy part. If the probability that Squirtle will survive turn 1 when simplified is a/b then what is a+b?

Alright so for Squirtle to survive turn one then we try to find out how Squirte will faint at turn one. First of all Pikachu needs to hit Thunder bolt at a 70% chance then get a 25% chance that the Squirtle will use Rain Dance so that the Squirtle will not faint the Pikachu because it didn't attack. Another possible option is for it to choose Water Gun and miss so it would be a 70% * 25% * 5% chance for Pikachu to faint Squirtle. 70% = \frac{7}{10}, 25% = \frac{1}{4}, and 5% = \frac{1}{20} So the complement of what we are trying to find is $\frac{7}{10}*\frac{1}{4}+\frac{7}{10}*\frac{1}{4}*\frac{1}{20}=\frac{7}{10*4}+\frac{7}{10*4*20}=\frac{7}{40}+\frac{7}{800}=\frac{140}{800}+\frac{7}{800}=\frac{147}{800}$. The complement of this would be $1-\frac{147}{800}$ or $\frac{653}{800}$. The final thing we can do is to make sure it is simplified and add the numerator and the denominator which is $653$ and $800$ so $653+800=1453$ This should be final answer. (Mathdash rating 800)

For the hard working fella that try-harded, What is the probability that the Squirtle will win this fight? (This is going to be a very long arithmetic series with a lot of cases. The max amount of turns this fight can have is 11 turns.)
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PikaVee
May 28, 2025
PikaVee
5 hours ago
prime numbers
wpdnjs   128
N Today at 3:44 AM by Yihangzh
does anyone know how to quickly identify prime numbers?

thanks.
128 replies
wpdnjs
Oct 2, 2024
Yihangzh
Today at 3:44 AM
k 2026 AMC 8C
ChaitraliKA   15
N Apr 3, 2025 by jkim0656
You’ve never seen an AMC 8 quite like this…

We, ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat, present
THE 2026 AMC 8C

Context

This is a totally legit mock test that you can use to predict what your real AMC 8 score will be!
We created many high quality problems for this test, and put our blood, sweat, and tears into it (and if u dont take it we’ll put your blood into it as well). We GUARANTEE that when you take a look at the problems, you will be stunned by the sheer quality oozing out of them. We know this for certain as we got this exact reaction from every single newborn baby that volunteered to take this test. This mock is perfect, not just for people looking to ace the AMC 8 next year, but even for high schoolers.

[quote=ChaitraliKA]
This was my first time making a mock, I wanted to make it as realistic as possible. As a person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I thoroughly researched the types of problems and the format before making this. After some deep analysing, I have come to the conclusion that our mock highly resembles an AMC 8 with a -100% margin of error. I personally enjoyed making this, and put my heart and soul into making the problems and writing out the solutions. There was a lot of collaboration and every question has approval from both of us. As the most respected Cringe Nerdy Mathematician in history, I can guarantee you that it's not only about the math, it's about the experience of taking it. Please scroll down and take the test now. Thank you. [/quote]

[quote=Aaronjudgeisgoat]
After writing a MATHCOUNTS mock, I figured I would try and take it a step further - create an AMC 8 mock. As a fellow person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I knew there was work needed to be done before I could accurately create one. I thoroughly reviewed the rules for this test, as well as the format. I even made sure to make every single answer choice viable, simulating the silliable nature of the actual AMC 8. We reviewed every single question, answer and solution, and after cross-comparing it with actual MAA exams, I found that it's not 100% accurate to the exam, but 200% accurate. That's right, it's accurate and even more accurate. Overall, this was a very fun experience, creating my first AMC mock so that people in need of math problems have something to work on. I thank @ChaitraliKA for giving me the opportunity to problem write, and I had a very fun time collaborating with the Cringiest and Nerdiest Mathematician of them all. In conclusion, I implore you to click the link below and proceed with the test, as not only will you learn, you will have fun.
Thank you for your blood.
[/quote]

You have two options on how to take it: Google Docs or MathDash
Google Docs:
Problems
Please read the guidelines carefully, and submit your answers for grading to ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat through AoPS PMs. We will send you the solutions as well, once we have graded you.
MathDash:
https://mathdash.fly.dev/contest/2026amc8c
If you do it on MathDash, we will still send you your final score through AoPS PMs, due to some issues.

We expect to start grading on April 15.

The leaderboard will be updated on the MSM post.
Good luck :)!


Please don't get this locked again. I will be very sad if that happens, because this is my 1000th post :wow:. We put a lot of effort into this. If you're going to be a goody-two-shoes, just try to solve the legit problems and ignore the rest.

If you don't want to waste time, here are the legit problems that we would like you to try
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ChaitraliKA
Apr 1, 2025
jkim0656
Apr 3, 2025
2026 AMC 8C
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ChaitraliKA
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You’ve never seen an AMC 8 quite like this…

We, ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat, present
THE 2026 AMC 8C

Context

This is a totally legit mock test that you can use to predict what your real AMC 8 score will be!
We created many high quality problems for this test, and put our blood, sweat, and tears into it (and if u dont take it we’ll put your blood into it as well). We GUARANTEE that when you take a look at the problems, you will be stunned by the sheer quality oozing out of them. We know this for certain as we got this exact reaction from every single newborn baby that volunteered to take this test. This mock is perfect, not just for people looking to ace the AMC 8 next year, but even for high schoolers.
ChaitraliKA wrote:
This was my first time making a mock, I wanted to make it as realistic as possible. As a person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I thoroughly researched the types of problems and the format before making this. After some deep analysing, I have come to the conclusion that our mock highly resembles an AMC 8 with a -100% margin of error. I personally enjoyed making this, and put my heart and soul into making the problems and writing out the solutions. There was a lot of collaboration and every question has approval from both of us. As the most respected Cringe Nerdy Mathematician in history, I can guarantee you that it's not only about the math, it's about the experience of taking it. Please scroll down and take the test now. Thank you.
Aaronjudgeisgoat wrote:
After writing a MATHCOUNTS mock, I figured I would try and take it a step further - create an AMC 8 mock. As a fellow person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I knew there was work needed to be done before I could accurately create one. I thoroughly reviewed the rules for this test, as well as the format. I even made sure to make every single answer choice viable, simulating the silliable nature of the actual AMC 8. We reviewed every single question, answer and solution, and after cross-comparing it with actual MAA exams, I found that it's not 100% accurate to the exam, but 200% accurate. That's right, it's accurate and even more accurate. Overall, this was a very fun experience, creating my first AMC mock so that people in need of math problems have something to work on. I thank @ChaitraliKA for giving me the opportunity to problem write, and I had a very fun time collaborating with the Cringiest and Nerdiest Mathematician of them all. In conclusion, I implore you to click the link below and proceed with the test, as not only will you learn, you will have fun.
Thank you for your blood.

You have two options on how to take it: Google Docs or MathDash
Google Docs:
Problems
Please read the guidelines carefully, and submit your answers for grading to ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat through AoPS PMs. We will send you the solutions as well, once we have graded you.
MathDash:
https://mathdash.fly.dev/contest/2026amc8c
If you do it on MathDash, we will still send you your final score through AoPS PMs, due to some issues.

We expect to start grading on April 15.

The leaderboard will be updated on the MSM post.
Good luck :)!


Please don't get this locked again. I will be very sad if that happens, because this is my 1000th post :wow:. We put a lot of effort into this. If you're going to be a goody-two-shoes, just try to solve the legit problems and ignore the rest.

If you don't want to waste time, here are the legit problems that we would like you to try
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iwastedmyusername
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i wonder if the legitness of this test has any correlation to the date
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car0t
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me who's in 8th grade and has already taken the amc 8 for the last time
im still going to take it
thank you so much
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This is the most beautiful competitions ever. The sheer pleasure my brain felt while looking at this contest is unimaginable. Amazing eye candy. And also, nice April Fool's Prank. I JUST WASTED 10 MINUTES OF MY LIFE THAT I WILL NEVER GET BACK. GAAAAHHHH WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE.
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PearlPython22MZ
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I have a good question 26, since this is the 2026 AMC 8C.

Rigorously prove this is a bad mock test but is a good April Fool's prank.
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ChaitraliKA wrote:
You’ve never seen an AMC 8 quite like this…

We, ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat, present
THE 2026 AMC 8C

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This is a totally legit mock test that you can use to predict what your real AMC 8 score will be!
We created many high quality problems for this test, and put our blood, sweat, and tears into it (and if u dont take it we’ll put your blood into it as well). We GUARANTEE that when you take a look at the problems, you will be stunned by the sheer quality oozing out of them. We know this for certain as we got this exact reaction from every single newborn baby that volunteered to take this test. This mock is perfect, not just for people looking to ace the AMC 8 next year, but even for high schoolers.
ChaitraliKA wrote:
This was my first time making a mock, I wanted to make it as realistic as possible. As a person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I thoroughly researched the types of problems and the format before making this. After some deep analysing, I have come to the conclusion that our mock highly resembles an AMC 8 with a -100% margin of error. I personally enjoyed making this, and put my heart and soul into making the problems and writing out the solutions. There was a lot of collaboration and every question has approval from both of us. As the most respected Cringe Nerdy Mathematician in history, I can guarantee you that it's not only about the math, it's about the experience of taking it. Please scroll down and take the test now. Thank you.
Aaronjudgeisgoat wrote:
After writing a MATHCOUNTS mock, I figured I would try and take it a step further - create an AMC 8 mock. As a fellow person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I knew there was work needed to be done before I could accurately create one. I thoroughly reviewed the rules for this test, as well as the format. I even made sure to make every single answer choice viable, simulating the silliable nature of the actual AMC 8. We reviewed every single question, answer and solution, and after cross-comparing it with actual MAA exams, I found that it's not 100% accurate to the exam, but 200% accurate. That's right, it's accurate and even more accurate. Overall, this was a very fun experience, creating my first AMC mock so that people in need of math problems have something to work on. I thank @ChaitraliKA for giving me the opportunity to problem write, and I had a very fun time collaborating with the Cringiest and Nerdiest Mathematician of them all. In conclusion, I implore you to click the link below and proceed with the test, as not only will you learn, you will have fun.
Thank you for your blood.

You have two options on how to take it: Google Docs or MathDash
Google Docs:
Problems
Please read the guidelines carefully, and submit your answers for grading to ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat through AoPS PMs. We will send you the solutions as well, once we have graded you.
MathDash:
https://mathdash.fly.dev/contest/2026amc8c
If you do it on MathDash, we will still send you your final score through AoPS PMs, due to some issues.

We expect to start grading on April 15.

The leaderboard will be updated on the MSM post.
Good luck :)!


Please don't get this locked again. I will be very sad if that happens, because this is my 1000th post :wow:. We put a lot of effort into this. If you're going to be a goody-two-shoes, just try to solve the legit problems and ignore the rest.

If you don't want to waste time, here are the legit problems that we would like you to try

Bro do you now how to solve a Rubik cube I do if not why is that you picture
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jkim0656
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congrats on 1000th!
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Spacepandamath13
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why did I know it was a prank before I looked at the post :rotfl:
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RandomMathGuy500
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you guys are way too dedicated with these trolls :stretcher:
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giratina3
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Nice problems. I would definitely recommend this mock to anyone who wants to aim for DHR on the AMC 8. I think the mock is slightly harder than the real test though, but I guess that's just how mocks work.
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Chonkachu
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simply beautiful, but i think that for problems 42 and 69, the correct answer would be tomato not cavendish banana because the monkeys on the number line simply don't comply with Click to reveal hidden text

sorry for sharing answers but i thought this was necessary

pls make this an alcumus topic i must start grinding
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nmlikesmath
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ChaitraliKA wrote:
You’ve never seen an AMC 8 quite like this…

We, ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat, present
THE 2026 AMC 8C

Context

This is a totally legit mock test that you can use to predict what your real AMC 8 score will be!
We created many high quality problems for this test, and put our blood, sweat, and tears into it (and if u dont take it we’ll put your blood into it as well). We GUARANTEE that when you take a look at the problems, you will be stunned by the sheer quality oozing out of them. We know this for certain as we got this exact reaction from every single newborn baby that volunteered to take this test. This mock is perfect, not just for people looking to ace the AMC 8 next year, but even for high schoolers.
ChaitraliKA wrote:
This was my first time making a mock, I wanted to make it as realistic as possible. As a person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I thoroughly researched the types of problems and the format before making this. After some deep analysing, I have come to the conclusion that our mock highly resembles an AMC 8 with a -100% margin of error. I personally enjoyed making this, and put my heart and soul into making the problems and writing out the solutions. There was a lot of collaboration and every question has approval from both of us. As the most respected Cringe Nerdy Mathematician in history, I can guarantee you that it's not only about the math, it's about the experience of taking it. Please scroll down and take the test now. Thank you.
Aaronjudgeisgoat wrote:
After writing a MATHCOUNTS mock, I figured I would try and take it a step further - create an AMC 8 mock. As a fellow person who has never taken an AMC 8 before, I knew there was work needed to be done before I could accurately create one. I thoroughly reviewed the rules for this test, as well as the format. I even made sure to make every single answer choice viable, simulating the silliable nature of the actual AMC 8. We reviewed every single question, answer and solution, and after cross-comparing it with actual MAA exams, I found that it's not 100% accurate to the exam, but 200% accurate. That's right, it's accurate and even more accurate. Overall, this was a very fun experience, creating my first AMC mock so that people in need of math problems have something to work on. I thank @ChaitraliKA for giving me the opportunity to problem write, and I had a very fun time collaborating with the Cringiest and Nerdiest Mathematician of them all. In conclusion, I implore you to click the link below and proceed with the test, as not only will you learn, you will have fun.
Thank you for your blood.

You have two options on how to take it: Google Docs or MathDash
Google Docs:
Problems
Please read the guidelines carefully, and submit your answers for grading to ChaitraliKA and Aaronjudgeisgoat through AoPS PMs. We will send you the solutions as well, once we have graded you.
MathDash:
https://mathdash.fly.dev/contest/2026amc8c
If you do it on MathDash, we will still send you your final score through AoPS PMs, due to some issues.

We expect to start grading on April 15.

The leaderboard will be updated on the MSM post.
Good luck :)!


Please don't get this locked again. I will be very sad if that happens, because this is my 1000th post :wow:. We put a lot of effort into this. If you're going to be a goody-two-shoes, just try to solve the legit problems and ignore the rest.

If you don't want to waste time, here are the legit problems that we would like you to try

"blood and tears" :skull:
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nmlikesmath
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giratina3 wrote:
Nice problems. I would definitely recommend this mock to anyone who wants to aim for DHR on the AMC 8. I think the mock is slightly harder than the real test though, but I guess that's just how mocks work.

you are not serious rn my guy :sob:
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Chonkachu
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nmlikesmath wrote:
giratina3 wrote:
Nice problems. I would definitely recommend this mock to anyone who wants to aim for DHR on the AMC 8. I think the mock is slightly harder than the real test though, but I guess that's just how mocks work.

you are not serious rn my guy :sob:

mocks are harder than the real test to prepare you for anything that could be on the test, so a low score shouldn't disengage you!
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jkim0656
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well hard mocks also sim testing stress too
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